HR5027Referred to Committee

Ban Harmful Food Dyes Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-22
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Grace Meng
Grace Meng
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 97.2% (562 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-08-22

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would prohibit food manufacturers from using certain artificial dyes in products sold in the United States, similar to restrictions already in place in some European countries. The measure aims to address health concerns that some researchers have linked to these food colorings, particularly regarding effects on children's behavior and development. Food companies would need to reformulate products or find alternative coloring methods to comply with the new rules.

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